Keep Yourself Safe
You probably don’t think about the possibility of an occupational hazard until it’s too late. By that point, you may have already suffered an injury or become ill as a result of your job. How can you tell if something is an occupational hazard? In this blog post, we will discuss how to identify potential hazards in your workplace and what to do if you believe that something is putting your health at risk.
Ask If You Could Experience Harm
First, ask yourself whether the exposure is something that could reasonably cause harm. If the answer is no, then it’s not an occupational hazard. For example, if you’re worried about getting a paper cut, that’s probably not an occupational hazard. But if you work with chemicals and are worried about being exposed to them, that’s a different story.
Is It Part of Your Job?
Next, ask whether the exposure is something that happens as part of your job. If you can avoid the exposure without changing the way you do your job, it’s probably not an occupational hazard. For example, if you’re worried about getting a cold from working in an office with poor ventilation, you can probably avoid that by wearing a sweater. But if you work with chemicals and are worried about being exposed to them, that’s a different story.
Can Your Employer Control It?
Finally, ask whether the exposure is something that is reasonably controlled by your employer. If your employer has taken steps to reduce the exposure, it’s probably not an occupational hazard. For example, if you work with chemicals and are worried about being exposed to them, but your employer has provided personal protective equipment and trained you in how to use it properly, that’s probably not an occupational hazard.
Always err on the side of caution and talk to your supervisor or safety representative about any potential hazards at your workplace. They will be able to help you determine if something is an occupational hazard or not.
Get in Touch With an Attorney
If you’ve suffered an injury at work or think you have, it’s important to get legal advice as soon as possible. An experienced lawyer can help you figure out whether you have a case and what your options are. At Glauber Berenson Vego, our team can help you move forward with a claim and help you receive the compensation you deserve.
Learn more about how we can help or schedule a case review by calling (626) 605-2450 or by visiting our website.